Wound Care RN: Impactful Care in Skilled Nursing

Signature HealthCARE of Clarksville; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 73,978,000 - 123,298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid PTO

Job summary

Signature HealthCARE of Clarksville is seeking an experienced RN to join our resident-centered care team in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. You will deliver direct nursing care, supervise nursing assistants, and ensure safe, compassionate care while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires an active RN license in Tennessee, CPR/BLS preferred, and at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience with long-term care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in the state of practice.
• CPR/BLS certification preferred (American Heart Association or American Red Cross).
• Minimum one (1) year of clinical nursing experience; long-term care experience, preferred.
• Experience in a supervisory or charge nurse role, preferred.
• Strong clinical observation, medication administration, and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of Federal and State long-term care regulations.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and exercise sound clinical judgment.
• Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to residents, including medication administration, wound care, and skilled nursing procedures.
• Assist residents with activities of daily living (ADLs) and ensure comfort, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Supervise and direct nursing assistants and medication aides during the assigned shift in accordance with facility policies and regulations, as applicable.
• Monitor and observe residents’ physical and emotional status; notify the attending physician and responsible party of any change in condition.
• Develop, implement, and review individualized resident care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation per facility policy and procedure.
• Coordinate resident admissions, transfers, and discharges according to established procedures.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, staff education, and regulatory surveys as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

Skills

CPR/BLS certification

Clinical nursing

Documentation

Verbal & written communication

EHR familiarity

Microsoft Office

Education

RN license (Tennessee)

Job description

Signature HealthCARE of Clarksville is seeking an experienced RN to join our resident-centered care team in a 120-bed skilled nursing facility. You will deliver direct nursing care, supervise nursing assistants, and ensure safe, compassionate care while maintaining accurate documentation.

The role requires an active RN license in Tennessee, CPR/BLS preferred, and at least 1 year of clinical nursing experience with long-term care experience preferred.